Lead Project Manager

Job title:

Lead Project Manager

Company

Thoughtworks

Job description

For every successful team, there’s a Project Manager: the organizational and operational expert who ensures that everyone has what they need to deliver on time. Project Managers are able to simultaneously work backwards and forwards, creating release plans, building delivery roadmaps and establishing the inclusive dynamics that a team needs to succeed. In addition to partnering with other Thoughtworkers, Project Managers also extend their collaborative mindset and business value delivery to the client.At Thoughtworks Canada, we’re on a mission to build better products. We partner with a variety of clients to deliver impactful software-powered experiences to their users. Our team members are smart, kind, reliable, and excited to continuously teach and learnJob responsibilities

• You will lead one or more project workstreams and create an environment of trust that enables autonomous teams to work effectively and collaboratively within their team and with others.
• You will create and maintain release plans for iterative and incremental delivery of value and be accountable for iteration planning, tracking, reporting, delivery scope, prioritization, estimates, risks and financials for the client engagement.
• You will bring innovative and fresh ideas to project management, pushing the boundaries of how project managers can deliver exceptional business value.
• You will orchestrate the design and build of critical and complex custom-designed, multi-tier, business applications that use a wide range of the very latest technologies.
• You will propose and deliver a delivery roadmap and plans that support the client’s business strategies and objectives; You will proactively manage risk and openly communicate with the client with integrity.
• You will ensure that the delivered value is explicit and well understood by the client and the Thoughtworks teams to maximize our impact and grow our footprint.
• You will set up project processes in line with agile best practices and ensure their sustainability over a period of time.
• You will navigate organizational structures and politics effectively to drive expected outcomes and develop/foster authentic client relationships.

Job qualificationsTechnical Skills

• You have ample experience in setting up and managing enterprise projects with end-to-end responsibility of project delivery.
• You are comfortable with release planning, estimation, capacity planning, proposal building, contract negotiation, change management and managing project financials.
• You have an understanding of various software development approaches (traditional, agile, etc.) and have the ability to consult clients on the best approaches applicable to their scenarios.
• You believe in the power of a flat hierarchy and enjoy facilitating and organizing sessions to promote collaboration.
• You have recent experience working with distributed or co-located teams.

Professional Skills

• You are resilient in ambiguous situations and can adapt your role to approach challenges from multiple perspectives; You don’t shy away from risks, instead you take them on and skillfully manage them.
• You are seen as a coach and mentor, taking the time to motivate others and influence teammates to take positive action and accountability for their work.
• You are a proven leader with a track record of encouraging teammates in their professional development and relationships.
• Cultivating strong partnerships comes naturally to you: you understand the importance of relationship building and how it can bring new opportunities to our business.

Other things to knowLearning & DevelopmentThere is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.TravelWhile we’ve traditionally been a traveling consultancy, we have adopted a hybrid working model with the majority of work being completed remotely from either home or local Thoughtworks offices. However, business travel to client locations should be expected when required by Thoughtworks or our clients’ needs.Company PoliciesWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.About ThoughtworksThoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.#LI-Remote

Expected salary

Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 22:40:44 GMT

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